What is the weather like in Trondheim?
Temperature and precipitation month by month at the Voll weather station.
Short answer
Trondheim has cool summers and winters close to freezing, with normals of almost 15 °C in July and just below 0 °C from December to February. Precipitation is moderate: the monthly normals at the Voll station add up to 871 mm a year, about a third of Bergen's. The figures are 1991–2020 normals from Yr.
Why
- At Trondheim (Voll) the 1991–2020 normal is 14.8 °C in July, the warmest month, and −1.2 °C in February, the coldest.
- The winter months December to February all have normals between −0.9 °C and −1.2 °C.
- April (49 mm) and May (50 mm) are the driest months, and September (90 mm) is the wettest.
Details
Spring warms up slowly: the normal rises from 0.7 °C in March to 8.5 °C in May. Autumn cools from 10.6 °C in September to 2.1 °C in November. Bergen, by comparison, has monthly normals that add up to about 2,500 mm of precipitation a year.
Tip
Pack layers and a waterproof jacket in every season, and add warm shoes, a hat and gloves for the winter months.
What may differ
The figures are for the Voll station, 127 metres above sea level. Single months can differ a lot from the normal: January 2026 averaged −6.1 °C there, against a normal of −1.0 °C.
People also ask
- What is the climate like in Trondheim?
Sources
- Yr: Weather statistics for Trondheim (Voll)Checked at:
- Yr: Weather statistics for Bergen (Florida)Checked at:
- MET Norway: New climate normal from 2021Checked at:
Information checked on 15 October 2026.
TrondheimRelated questions
-
What does 'there is no bad weather, only bad clothing' mean in Norway?
The saying means that bad weather is no reason to stay indoors, because the right clothes let you enjoy being outside in rain, wind or cold.
-
Do I need sunscreen in Norway?
Yes, you need sunscreen in Norway, especially in spring and summer, on snow in the mountains and on the water, where reflection makes UV radiation stronger.
-
Do I need ice grips (brodder) on my shoes in a Norwegian winter?
Ice grips, called brodder in Norwegian, are worth packing for a winter trip, because temperatures around freezing often leave pavements and paths icy.
-
What shoes should I bring to Norway?
Bring sturdy shoes that handle rain and rough paths, and in winter warm boots with room for wool socks and a good grip on ice.

